Clinical Supervisor

The Jewish Board•New York, NY

4d•$83,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities they serve. Staff use a culturally affirming, person-centered approach to help people develop skills and resources, improve functioning, build hope, and strengthen resiliency. Programs work with community partners to address health disparities and celebrate community strengths. The Clinical Supervisor is part of the program’s leadership team. The role oversees the implementation of new or innovative clinical services and models of care, and provides clinical supervision and professional development for licensed staff. The supervisor also ensures timely access to quality clinical services, oversees administrative functions supporting program operations, and helps maintain compliance with applicable regulatory bodies and funding entities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in human services.
New York State clinical licensure as an LCSW, LMHC, or LCAT.
At least three years of experience working with adults living with mental illness.
Strong clinical group, family, and individual intervention skills.
Solid clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices.
Good organizational, teamwork, and communication skills.
Ability to read documents for analytical purposes, including computer information and software.
Limited manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of supervisory experience is preferred.
Russian language skills are welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

Identify program-level gaps in clinical services and develop solutions.
Lead the implementation of evidence-based treatment, or oversee innovative models of care in partnership with the Jewish Board’s training department and/or external agencies.
Ensure timely access to care by overseeing timely admissions and discharges, case assignments, and clinician caseloads.
Monitor client show rates and appointment availability.
Provide direct client services as needed, including intakes and crisis interventions.
Supervise crisis intervention services.
Implement quality improvement initiatives and participate in quality assurance activities, including chart reviews and utilization management.
Provide individual and group supervision to program staff.
Integrate recovery, rehabilitation, treatment, and vocational components of the program, as appropriate.
Monitor and follow up on program incidents.
Participate in hiring and orienting new staff.
Complete performance appraisals in a timely manner and address performance concerns appropriately.
Conduct or participate in staff training and development.
Monitor staff attendance and vacation scheduling to ensure program coverage.
Supervise staff as appropriate to licensure.
Plan and participate in other program activities.
Facilitate team meetings, case conferences, and other meetings as assigned.
Ensure the program and staff comply with applicable regulations and standards of care.
Use electronic databases to monitor billing and address fiscal or billing issues.
Identify and develop systems to improve program operations.
Serve as backup to other program leadership and assume operational responsibility in their absence, as needed.